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Jennifer McKelvie

Liberal on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-06-10

146 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Garnett Genuis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, it is clear from that response that the government has nothing new to offer. The parliamentary secretary spoke about programs that have existed since the 1990s and their rebranded Canada strong program. Here are the facts: Conservatives introduced grants for trade workers in 2009 and 2006: 2009 were the completion grants, 2006 were the other grants introduced for trade workers. The Liberals cancelled those grants. The Minister of Jobs and Families defended the decision to cancel those grants, and then, in the face of significant advocacy from unions, as well as Conservatives and other organizations, the government chose to restore funding that the Liberals had cut. Restoring something that they cut and giving it a new name is not doing something new. We absolutely need to support trades workers. They should not have cut those grants in the first place, but they also should not be cutting grants for vocational training. The fact is the government has nothing new. Why will the Liberals not adopt our Conservative youth jobs plan?”

Statement grade

B–

74 / 100, held down by Relevance

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Reasoning 31%Claims 53%Procedure 4%Promise 12%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 25 wordswhen we invest in the skills and experience of youth today, we create a stronger, more competitive workforce and drive long-term prosperity for the future. Claims · 16 wordsThe federal government is creating thousands of jobs for young Canadians and will create thousands more.Vague promise Reasoning · 20 wordsWe are well aware that our economic future depends on the success of the work we do today as government. Claims · 62 wordsWe have programs like Canada summer jobs, the youth employment and skills strategy program, ¹and the student work placement program that are all helping young Canadians develop work-ready skills through hands-on experience and training.² This will put youth on a path to meaningful careers. These programs, combined with our new team Canada strong skilled trades initiative, will strengthen the workforce of tomorrow.³Partly on point Procedure · 6 wordsThe evidence could not be clearer.ProcedureUnearned certainty Promise · 17 wordsWe are committed to creating jobs for our youth and seeing them launch into good, well-paying careers.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 94

1 of 12 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “The evidence could not be clearer.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 44

8 of 12 deductions are Relevance

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the point put to the member, and the question on notice.

Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “when we invest in the skills and experience of youth today, we create a stronger, more competitive workforce and drive long-term prosperity for the future.”A general statement about investing in youth skills, not whether the Conservative plan will be adopted.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “The federal government is creating thousands of jobs for young Canadians and will create thousands more.”About government job creation for youth, not the point about adopting the Conservative plan.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “We are well aware that our economic future depends on the success of the work we do today as government.”A general remark about economic future, not the youth jobs plan asked about.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “We have programs like Canada summer jobs, the youth employment and skills strategy program,”Names existing youth programs without addressing whether the Conservative plan will be adopted.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “and the student work placement program that are all helping young Canadians develop work-ready skills through hands-on experience and training.”Describes existing programs’ benefits, not the proposal put to the government.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “This will put youth on a path to meaningful careers.”A general claim about youth careers, not the question of adopting the plan.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “These programs, combined with our new team Canada strong skilled trades initiative, will strengthen the workforce of tomorrow.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “We are committed to creating jobs for our youth and seeing them launch into good, well-paying careers.”States the government’s commitment on youth jobs without addressing the Conservative plan asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 deductions are Respect

Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.

Nothing lost points.

Clarity · 70

3 of 12 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “will create thousands more”A commitment with no measure, date or success condition named.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “The evidence could not be clearer”Asserts overwhelming evidence in place of citing any.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “committed to creating jobs for our youth”A commitment with no actor-specific measure, date or success condition.

Claims · 3

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

1“Canada summer jobs, the youth employment and skills strategy program”The federal government operates the Canada summer jobs program and the youth employment and skills strategy program.search
2“the student work placement program”The federal government operates the student work placement program for young Canadians.search
3“our new team Canada strong skilled trades initiative”The government has a new team Canada strong skilled trades initiative.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20